STF 855 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is STF 855 right now?
STF 855 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
STF 855 visibility on 2026-10-24
STF 855 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
STF 855 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 88% illuminated  | 14:51 | -50° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:47 | -35° |
| STF 855 rise | 20:58 | |
| STF 855 transit | 03:05 | 55° |
| Moonset | 03:47 | 54° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:57 | 53° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:27 | 50° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 47° |
| Sunrise | 05:25 | 42° |
| STF 855 set | 09:11 |
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Star system description: STF 855
A double or multiple star system in Orion.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 29.1″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: STF 855
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 06090+0230 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Orion |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 06h 08m 57s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 02° 29' 58s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.68 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.68 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 29.1″ |
| Position angle | 115° |
| Discovery year | 1824 |
| Last observed | 2019 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A3Vn+A0V |
| Number of observations | 64 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of STF 855
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 5.68 | 6.68 | 29.1″ | 115° | 2019 |
| AC | 5.68 | 9.68 | 117.6″ | 106° | 2015 |
| BC | 6.68 | 9.68 | 88.8″ | 104° | 2015 |
Notes
- T: Matching parallax and similar proper motion indicate a physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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STF 855 Passage Through Night
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Current position of STF 855
| Time | 11:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Azimuth | 295° |
Here you can see the current position of STF 855 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is STF 855 Visible Throughout the Year?
STF 855 will remain visible until April 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:43 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:50 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 20:58 |
| Set | 09:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 03:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 08m 57s", Dec: 02° 29' 58s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of STF 855, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when STF 855 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when STF 855 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of STF 855
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 08m 58s |
| Declination | 02° 29′ 59″ |
| Magnitude | 5.68 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -24.9° |
| Azimuth | 294.5° |